Oakland, TN Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Oakland, TN is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 22-mile quick runs to 460-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Oakland, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
459.8 mi
Kingsport, TN
Quickest Drive
29m
Collierville, TN
Plan Around Oakland, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Oakland, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Oakland, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Oakland, TN
Driving from Oakland, TN
The typical drive from Oakland, TN covers about 222 miles and takes around 4h 9m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 460 miles (8h 30m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Oakland, TN include Kingsport, TN (459.8 mi, 8h 30m), Nashville, TN (184.4 mi, 3h 27m), and Collierville, TN (22.1 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 222-mile trip from Oakland, TN, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Oakland, TN and 2 routes heading into Oakland, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 460 miles.
The longest mapped route from Oakland, TN covers 460 miles and takes approximately 8h 30m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.
The average route from Oakland, TN runs about 222 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 222-mile trip from Oakland, TN costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Oakland, TN include Kingsport, TN, Nashville, TN and Collierville, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Oakland, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,544
Median Income
$89,240
Median Home Value
$297,300
Median Age
40.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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